Two Birds, One Post: The Winner of the April Deluded Custodians Contest and Mucho Dinner Roll

Ann James
The Pub
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3 min readMay 11, 2024

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Photo by David Clode on Unsplash

In April, we asked the Deluded Custodians to solve a problem by combining two random objects.

Nichola Scurry solved her money problems with a pack of glitter pens and the the Basílica i Temple Expiatori.

Robert Gowty used his trusty headphones and mini easel to solve all the world’s omnishambles. The only way to survive any omnishambles is to neither look nor listen.

Lizzie Lizard Brain also employed headphones in her pepper shortage dilemma along with black ants.

Is a trend developing here?

TzeLin Sam created a way for her mom to wear uncomfortable glasses with a headband and a pair of alligator clips.

Ann James solved the problem of a too-hot asphalt path by the swamp, where there may or may not be alligators, with dice and horses.

Our judge for this month has chosen Andre Robert Gowty as the winner.

I like Gowty’s the best. It fits deluded since he’s clever, addresses the problem, and solves the overwhelming problems of society by tuning…

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Ann James
The Pub

Her writing muse lurks in the volcanic hills amidst mustangs, marmots and jackalopes. While hiking with her dogs, Ann stumbles upon stories of dark humor.